Executive Director, Business Operations

Company DescriptionThe Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston is a premier institution for education, scholarship, and innovation in the arts. As a major public research university, the college offers a diverse range of programs and opportunities for students to explore and excel in the arts.

Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role as an Executive Director, Business Operations at the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts. The Executive Director directs the development, implementation and administration of business operations for the college. Engages in strategic planning and analysis, and serves as point of contact for fiscal and administrative matters.

Directs overall strategic planning as well as the creation and implementation of annual budget. Reviews budget and personnel reports submitted by subordinates and conducts analyses and projections.Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agencies. Provides direct oversight of college's business staff in charge of financial and personnel matters.Serves as resource to dean, chairs and directors on strategic financial and administrative matters, as well as policies and program development. Writes policy statements, facilitates management decisions, and engages in long-range planning and analysis.Leads major projects, which may include capital construction, building renovation, and the creation of new departments and programs.Directs procurement operations, including contracts, purchasing and travel.Oversees the administration of the college's accounting records, including sponsored project accounts. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures and supervises business audit reviews.Oversees the administration of the human resource and payroll processes for the college, including position budget management, faculty affairs, and staff performance evaluation.Interprets university policies and procedures and arranges for staff training as appropriate.Serves as liaison with executives and administrative offices regarding fiscal and operational issues. Represents the college or division on committees and in other administrative contexts.

QualificationsBachelor's and 7 years of experience.

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following: Higher Education experience and familiarity with current and future trends and developments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain budget and finance concepts and information in terms understandable to faculty and staff.Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, responsiveness, empathy, advocacy, and transparency.Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.Experience in Human Resources administration.Experience in budget planning and financial management.Highest level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.Experience managing revenues and voluntary fees.Ability to identify opportunities for improvement with workflow and other college business processes.Experience supporting the overall strategic planning and leadership vision of a complex unit, and aligning the creation and implementation of annual budget to overall strategic priorities.Experience leading the financial aspects of major projects such as capital construction, or the creation of new programs.Experience managing contracts.Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.Established network with major interface units on campus such as other colleges, Facilities, Division of Research, Controller's Office, Treasure, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Human Resources, Office of Contract Administration, Advancement, and Information Technology.Experience with additional items such as: overseeing and managing endowment incomemanaging Foundation receivables and payablessupporting disbursement of scholarships and financial aidmanaging University workflow processes (such as SAP Concur, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, human resources and finance workflows)business continuity planningspace planningwork order approvalsaudits (financial audits, endowment audits, key audits, other)

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HR preferred.Experience with Hyperion Planning preferred. Relevant University of Houston experience preferred.Experience in the education or arts industry is a plus

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